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shut vs close

close vs shut

shut is not a noun while close is a noun.

shut and close both are adjectives.

shut and close both are verbs.

shut is not an adverb while close is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shut No Yes Yes No
close Yes Yes Yes Yes
As verbs, shut and close are synonyms defined as:
  • shut and close: move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
As verbs, shut and close are synonyms defined as:
  • shut and close: become closed
shut (noun) close (noun)
the concluding part of any performance
the last section of a communication
the temporal end; the concluding time
shut (adjective) close (adjective)
not open at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
used especially of mouth or eyes close in relevance or relationship
not far distant in time or space or degree or circumstances
marked by fidelity to an original
rigorously attentive; strict and thorough
crowded
(of a contest or contestants) evenly matched
of textiles
confined to specific persons
strictly confined or guarded
used of hair or haircuts
giving or spending with reluctance
fitting closely but comfortably
inclined to secrecy or reticence about divulging information
lacking fresh air
shut (verb) close (verb)
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead
become closed complete a business deal, negotiation, or an agreement
prevent from entering; shut out move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
become closed
bar access to
fill or stop up
bring together all the elements or parts of
unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of
change one's body stance so that the forward shoulder and foot are closer to the intended point of impact
come together, as if in an embrace
draw near
cause a window or an application to disappear on a computer desktop
cease to operate or cause to cease operating
finish or terminate (meetings, speeches, etc.)
engage at close quarters
come to a close
be priced or listed when trading stops
shut (adverb) close (adverb)
near in time or place or relationship
in an attentive manner
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